No other tattoo designs convey a message as clear as word tattoos. Yeah, you’re right; it’s because the message is literally written on your skin! No cryptic symbols or surreal images for people (and most importantly, yourself) to wonder what your ink means. And although you might think that these are very simple tattoos, just wait until you see the examples we’ve rounded up in our list. They’re often very far from simple and definitely inspiring!
As it usually goes, you might feel like you’d want to get one of those meaningful word tattoos but aren’t exactly sure what the design should look like and what the words should say. No worries, though; we got your back with these word tattoo ideas. You have your Latin sayings here, stuff like Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum. Of course, only the rara avis’es of our modern-day society will understand such tattoos with meaning hidden under an extinct language, but let them wonder! Then, you’ll see a bunch of reminders to Breathe, Love, Laugh, and so on and so forth in this tattoo inspo mix. Again, why not? Sometimes we do forget the simplest things! And lastly, there’s a good portion of fun little sayings and poems for all the pranksters among us (or hidden inside of us until we see these tattoo ideas). Truly, ideas for word tattoos are absolutely limitless!
So, if you’re all set, let’s skip to the word tattoo gallery, shall we? Once you’ve checked out the cool tattoos, rank the ones you’ve liked the most since now they’re in no particular order. After that is all well and done, be sure to share this article with your friends!
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Okay With Remembering
I've never heard this quote until today, but I really like it now.
Morticia Addam's Quote, Done By Jozefina Azis At Rock 'N' Roll Tattoo & Piercing In Gdańsk, Poland
I JUST figured out Morticia kinda sounds like mortician( are morticians like the people that prep the dead for funerals when they die, right? Correct me if I'm wrong)
Harry Potter Marauders Map Tattoo, With Words That Appear Under Black Light
Clippy By Ivonne At Lilac Tattoo Studio In Dallas, TX
By Hiten At Hudson Valley Tattoo Company In Wappingers Falls, NY
My Little Queso-Dillo. Peaches at The Tattoo Clinic in SGF NY
Got A Memorial Tattoo For My Daughter Thanks To Jenna Myers
For My Undying Love Of Breakfast. By Andrew Green - Liberty Tattoo, Berlin, CT
I Cat Talk Right Now
I Am Everything
Dumbledore Quote And Colorful Gryffindor Lion By Joanne Baker At Semper Tattoo In Edinburgh, Scotland
My First Tattoo Had To Be A Sentimental One, My Moms Favorite Saying To Me In Her Hand Writing!
Done by Elekktra at Beneath the Surface in Las Vegas, Nevada.
I Got My Lettering Tattoo Reworked By Giom At Eden Body Arts In Dallas, Texas
Hagrid Quote By Vitor At Innerlight Tattoo In Torrance, CA
My mother used to say, "You get what's coming. Here it comes!"
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The Iron Giant By Rudy At Broad Street Tattoo Studio - Augusta, GA
Dark Tower Quote And Feather Done By Petra At Handsome Cabinboy Tattoo In Prince George, BC
Coffee Tattoo From Thor At Flying Panther Tattoo In San Diego, CA
Worthy
Doctor Who Quote By Tag At Dabs Studio, Southport, UK
that looks like it's over a scar. You're a champ. Those can hurt really bad, which is why I'll never get them over my scars
Some What Healed Alice In Wonderland Quote With Wild Flowers Done By Travis Combs Monkey Bones In Dayton OH
My Friend Just Got This Ridiculously Awesome Tattoo
I’ve Wanted This Tattoo For A While
Sunflower & Quote From Harold And Maude. Done By Jacqueline At Soma Tiger Tattoo In Toronto
First Tattoo! Quote From Hp, Done By Sarah At Trilogy Tattoo And Body Piercing Memphis, TN
Wish Me Happy
Kc At Loyalty Tattoo In West Babylon, NY Copied My Mom’s Handwriting With Ease
Classic Spongebob Done By J Kirsch Of Sinful Art Tattoo In Glassboro NJ
A Quote From A Tears For Fears Song With A Simple Globe Done By Eric At High Street Tattoo In Columbus, OH
Warrior
Simple “It” Inspired Throat Tatty By Ronnie At Starlight Tattoo In Las Vegas, NV
Quote In My Dads Handwriting Who Passed. Boca Raton, FL At Black Pelican Done By Shane Woodward
Hunter S. Thompson Quote Done By Shelby At Ohana Tattoo Parlor In Michigan
Rwe Quote In Memory Of My Sister Who Recently Passed. By - Joel At Old Faithful Tattoo, Walnut Creek, USA
Finally Got My First Ink! Done By Brittany At Color Theory In Lombard, IL
Pointless Fears
that's really hard to read. I don't think it would last in the long run. For anyone curious it says pointless fears on the first fish, friends on the second fish, and enemies on the last fish.
Fun And Bright Broccoli By O.J. At High Hopes In Wollongong, Australia
Name Handwriting
"The Sadness Will Last Forever" Vincent Van Gogh Quote Tattoo Done By Rachel At Ink Bar Tattoo In Aurora, IL
No Half Measures
Grounded
Somewhere between adolescence and adulthood, being grounded becomes a good thing!
Love And Pain By Mike Luh At The Philadelphia Tattoo Convention
Just Got This Quote From The Musical “Wicked” By Lauren At Addictions Salem, OR. Though I’m Thinking I Will Do A Bigger Semicolon Later, I Love It!
Spine
Still I Rise
Scardust (My Favorite Band) By Matheus, Tattoizem Studio Tel Aviv, Israel
First Tattoo Of Guy Fawkes Mask And Blade And Rose With Quote. Done At All About Ink By Drake. Pensacola, FL
The Outsiders Quote By Stephanie At Fatman’s In Blue Ridge, GA
2nd Tatt, Perks Of Being A Wallflower Quote Psycho Tattoo II, By Josh The Hand
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Alles Für Den Dackel
I had to Google translate it but it says "Everything for the dachshund"
Conmigo
He Wants To Hope He Never Leaves Tesco
Neverland
for some reason it looks more like "never land" than "Neverland" I think it's too spaced out
Art
Artist: Esteban Aviles, Alpha Red Studios, Wisconsin Dells, WI
Minimalist Toucan With Guaraní Word, Done By Aldo Jiménez At Teju Jagua Tatuajes In Asunción, Paraguay
Here
It's an italian song. I always thought it said "sposar" not "sposa" (this is making me sound like Hermione)
Purity
Unfortunately the word of choice plus the font style automatically makes me think of white supremacists.
